26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021
The 26th Critics' Choice Awards were presented on March 7, 2021, honoring the finest achievements of filmmaking and television programming in 2020. Broadcast on The CW with Taye Diggs hosting for the third consecutive time, the ceremony recognized standout films such as Nomadland, Mank, and Minari. It celebrated excellence in direction, acting, screenwriting, and technical achievements across numerous categories.
Highlights of 26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap
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Total movie nominations
38
Total movie wins
13
Total people nominations
49
Total people wins
9
Most Nominations
Mank
Most Wins
Nomadland
Most recognized genres
Drama
Comedy
Action
Most Nominations
Chloé Zhao
Best Picture
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All Best Director Winners and Nominees – 26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021
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All Best Actor Winners and Nominees – 26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021
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All Best Supporting Actor Winners and Nominees – 26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021
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All Best Supporting Actress Winners and Nominees – 26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021
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All Best Young Actor/Actress Winners and Nominees – 26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021
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All Best Acting Ensemble Winners and Nominees – 26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021
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All Best Original Screenplay Winners and Nominees – 26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021
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All Best Adapted Screenplay Winners and Nominees – 26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021
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All Best Cinematography Winners and Nominees – 26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021
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All Best Editing Winners and Nominees – 26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021
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All Best Costume Design Winners and Nominees – 26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021
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All Best Production Design Winners and Nominees – 26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021
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All Best Score Winners and Nominees – 26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021
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All Best Song Winners and Nominees – 26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021
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All Best Hair and Makeup Winners and Nominees – 26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021
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All Best Visual Effects Winners and Nominees – 26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021
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All Best Comedy Winners and Nominees – 26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021
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All Winners and Nominees – Full 26th Critics' Choice Awards Awards 2021 Category Breakdown
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26th Critics' Choice Awards - Best Picture
26th Critics' Choice Awards - Best Director
26th Critics' Choice Awards - Best Actor
26th Critics' Choice Awards - Best Actress
26th Critics' Choice Awards - Best Supporting Actor
26th Critics' Choice Awards - Best Supporting Actress
26th Critics' Choice Awards - Best Young Actor/Actress
26th Critics' Choice Awards - Best Acting Ensemble
26th Critics' Choice Awards - Best Original Screenplay
26th Critics' Choice Awards - Best Adapted Screenplay
26th Critics' Choice Awards - Best Cinematography
26th Critics' Choice Awards - Best Editing
26th Critics' Choice Awards - Best Costume Design
26th Critics' Choice Awards - Best Production Design
26th Critics' Choice Awards - Best Score
26th Critics' Choice Awards - Best Song
26th Critics' Choice Awards - Best Hair and Makeup
26th Critics' Choice Awards - Best Visual Effects
26th Critics' Choice Awards - Best Comedy
